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Sony Is Still Figuring Out the PS6 as PS5 Sales Slow and Bungie Weighs on the Bottom Line
Sony's latest financial report reveals that the company has not yet decided on the launch timing or pricing for the PlayStation 6, citing component costs and supply as major factors. PS5 sales have slowed, contributing to a significant impairment loss related to Bungie's underperformance, particularly with the game Marathon.
PS6 price and release window is still undecided, but Sony reports "an increase in investments" into the…
Sony has not officially announced the PlayStation 6, but the company is increasing investments into its next-generation platform, suggesting the PS6 era is approaching. While the exact price and release window remain undecided, Sony's financial reports indicate a significant allocation of resources towards future console development.
PS5 Shipments Total 93.7 Million Worldwide, Sony Increasing “Next-Gen Platform” Investments
Sony announced that PlayStation 5 shipments have reached 93.7 million worldwide, with 1.5 million units shipped in the last quarter. The company is increasing investments in next-generation platforms, despite a year-on-year decrease in PS5 shipments and software sales. PlayStation Network boasts 125 million monthly active users, and digital downloads now account for 85 percent of full-game software sales.
PS6 Launching Timing and Prices “Not Yet Decided,” Says Sony CEO
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki stated that the launch timing and pricing for the PlayStation 6 are not yet decided, citing potential increases in manufacturing costs due to memory shortages. While the company has secured materials for the rest of the year and has a general idea of the cost, an official consensus has not been reached. Rumors suggest a Holiday 2027 release, potentially coinciding with Microsoft's next-gen console.
The next Call of Duty is not coming to PS4 (or presumably Xbox One)
Activision Blizzard is focusing on next-generation platforms for the upcoming Call of Duty title, indicating it will not be released on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. This suggests a move towards prioritizing current-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.